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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1897
Page
4
The piece discusses The Chap Book style expansion, St. Patrick’s Day politics with four Irish blood presidents, views on truth, and remarks on distributions of library access to The World and Journal. It notes gold Democrats' uncertain shift, trolley firms in Sacramento adopting rear bicycle racks, and a five cent bicycle fee.
The Brockton Times extols reporters as civic actors who gather and publish facts to inform citizens. It argues newspapers ensure accuracy, correct errors, and provide reliable records of city council proceedings for the public.
A Baltimore man claimed severe arm injuries from a City and Suburban Railway car seeking 3500 damages. The railway offered 100 to avoid suit, had X-rays taken showing no fracture, then exposure revealed burned and discolored skin from acid treatment. After learning results, the claimant offered 25, but the company stayed firm.
A Boston Globe opinion cites Massachusetts libel law as a disgrace to the commonwealth, arguing the current standard undermines progress and enlightenment in the state. The piece reflects strong critique of legal norms governing defamation.
The board of health met on Monday choosing F P Flagg M D as chairman and David Henderson as secretary. C H Persons resumes work though his loss of a horse last week dampens his spirits. Rev Merrill Blanchard travels to Brooklyn for a few days with a substitute preacher expected next Sunday.
The Magdalene chapter of the Eastern Stay held a Tuesday evening gathering with a pass word for invited friends outside the order. An entertaining program delighted all, noting cotton winding on a spool as a curious detail. The password remains valid for the April 6 meeting and the chapter’s anniversary on April 20 with another planned program.
Fresh oysters daily at Central Market. All orders for Sheehan's Depot Hack with M L Clark at Summer Street crossing attended promptly. J Butterworth upholstering and repair work at Roberts house Summer Street Maynard. Light driving horse for sale weighs about 625 pounds. J W Henderson. Best bicycles and sun dry repairs by W Marshall on Nason Street Maynard. Limited Mizpah Lodge 54 entertainment tickets from lodge members or W B Case stores.
In New York on March 17 betting activity for the Corbett Fitzsimmons bout was weak at hotels with discussions by small groups. Favored by sportsmen, Fitzsimmons held about 7 to 10 odds, but overall wagering was not extensive and many backed opinions without money.
In Boston on March 17 betting on the bout is rare but small bets on combinations appear in gatherings. Corbett is the strong favorite at about 10 to 8 or 10 to 7. Boston bettors desert Billy Smith in favor of Green in some combinations. Favorites include Corbett, Green and Flaherty.
Havana dispatch reports a train carrying Spanish troops blown up by dynamite over a gorge south of Pandelaria in Pinar Del Rio province. Nearly 260 soldiers were killed or injured. the locomotive and six cars were destroyed.
Concord Junction reports G A Conant moving into a new shop and a Saint participants list from Union church sociables and mothers class. Mentions postoffice move rumors West End block and local Sons of Veterans eligibility. Local commerce advertises weekly goods at New Store and farm stock for sale by M J Kelley and O L Dart.
Boxboro reports a social game night with about 30 attendees and notices quaint family visits. Town meeting results name town officers, school committee, and budget items including supplies, library, poor support, roads, cemetery work, and a license vote with 10 yes and 1 no.
Transacts a general banking business and drafts payable in the United States and abroad. Buys and sells Government, Municipal, Railroad, and other bonds. Promotes conservative investment in well paying water company bonds. Offers safety deposit boxes for rent with fire and burglary security. Joan L. Stone, Cashier, Marlboro, Mass.
The ad extols a relief for child croup and praises its speed in easing distress. It notes availability from vendors B. F. Johnson & Son in Maynard C H Whitney in Concord and H A Littlefield in West Acton.
March 15 1665 Endicott died. Palfrey recalls his honesty courage and public spirit shaping New England. He led early emigration to Massachusetts tore down Episcopacy and helped form ecclesiastical and civil foundations. His legacy crowns New England’s formative years and governance.
A printed testimonial asserts that One Minute Cough Cure works as claimed. The note lists B. F. Johnson & Son of Maynard and C. H. Whitney of Concord with H. A. Little.
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